Magnesium chloride is an ionic compound while hydrogen chloride is a covalent compound. But both form ions in their aqueous solutions. Explain

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MgCl is an ionic compound consisting of Mg+ and Cl- ions bonded to form a crystal lattice. In water, MgCl dissociates into Mg+ and Cl- ions which are free to move.

HCl is a covalent compound but in water it forms HCl acid consisting of H+ and Cl- ions

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Magnesium chloride is an ionic compound while hydrogen chloride is a covalent compound. But both form ions in their aqueous solutions. Explain

MgCl is an ionic compound consisting of Mg+ and Cl- ions bonded to form a crystal lattice. In water, MgCl dissociates into Mg+ and Cl- ions which are free to move. HCl is a covalent compound but in water it forms HCl acid consisting of H+ and Cl- ions

MgCl is an ionic compound consisting of Mg+ and Cl- ions bonded to form a crystal lattice. In water, MgCl dissociates into Mg+ and Cl- ions which are free to move.

HCl is a covalent compound but in water it forms HCl acid consisting of H+ and Cl- ions